Now that season 7 of Game of Thrones has come to a dramatic end, we thought it was time to revisit the cast in their days before they became a part of HBO’s most popular series.
It’s hard to believe when you watch the show that the actors weren’t always the conniving, cynical, dour and battle-hardened residents of Westeos and Essos, but as you can see from these eye-opening pictures, some of your favorite GoT characters were virtually unrecognisable in their younger days. From Ser Davos Seaworth and Tyrion Lannister to Thoros of Myr and The Hound, Sandor Clegane, the list should help to satisfy your Game of Thrones cravings while you – and the rest of the world – wait for season 8 to arrive. How many actors do you recognise? Let us know in the comments below.

#1 Diana Rigg As Emma Peel (In 1961’s The Avengers) And As Olenna Tyrrel (In GoT)

#2 Jason Momoa As Jason (In 2003’s Baywatch) And As Khal Drogo (In GoT)

#3 Young Kristofer Hivju And As Tormund Giantsbane (In GoT)

#4 Charles Dance As David Carlton (in 2002’s Ali G Indahouse) And As Tywin Lannister (in Game Of Thrones)

#5 Aidan Gillen As Frank (In 2000’s The Low Down) And As Petyr Baelish (In GoT)

#6 Lena Headey As Young Mary (In 1992’s Waterland), Guinevere (In 1998’s Merlin) And As Cersei Lannister (In Got)

#7 Gwendoline Christie As Lexi (In 2012’s Wizards Vs. Aliens) And As Brienne Of Tarth (In GoT)

#8 Iain Glenn As Brendan (in 1988’s Gorillas In The Mist) And As Ser Jorah Mormont (in Got)

#9 Paul Kaye As Dennis Pennis (in 1995’s Anyone For Pennis) And As Thoros Of Myr (in Got)

#10 Sean Bean As Horace Clark (In A 1984 Episode Of The Bill) And As Ned Stark (In GoT)